I did not clean the carb (lack of carb cleaner). I'll pick up a couple cans tomorrow. I was considering getting an entire new carb. The small savings to rebuild isn't worth the time for me.
Looking to replace a small (30-33cc) chainsaw
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I did not clean the carb (lack of carb cleaner). I'll pick up a couple cans tomorrow. I was considering getting an entire new carb. The small savings to rebuild isn't worth the time for me.
What is the general consensus on aftermarket carbs for a chainsaw? My saw uses a Walbro WT89 carb. A genuine replacement is $25:
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/kitcarburetor-walbrowt89-p-237730.html
I find a ton of "replacement" carbs on Amazon and Ebay for $10-15 but it is clear that they are aftermarket. I just watched someone's Youtube review pointing out several observations on the aftermarket designs (poor finish, constricted venturi, etc.). The video never goes into exploring if those are real problems that equal issues with how the saw runs so I wanted to ask. From the comment above, it sounds like at least 1 person has had good luck with aftermarket parts.
Thanks!
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/kitcarburetor-walbrowt89-p-237730.html
I find a ton of "replacement" carbs on Amazon and Ebay for $10-15 but it is clear that they are aftermarket. I just watched someone's Youtube review pointing out several observations on the aftermarket designs (poor finish, constricted venturi, etc.). The video never goes into exploring if those are real problems that equal issues with how the saw runs so I wanted to ask. From the comment above, it sounds like at least 1 person has had good luck with aftermarket parts.
Thanks!
Don't chance it. Either spring for the actual replacement carb or put a kit in yours.
If you insist on buying a new carb,try this one:http://www.mowers4u.com/poulan-weed...1-carburetor-assembly-p-1274.html?cPath=1_148
This is an oem carb but if you want my advise,don't mess with these cheap poulans.I have a 2250(same as your saw) and a 4620.These saws are not tools to make the job,these are toys to spend your time and lern some things about chainsaws.
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I've used 50+ AM carbs on Poulans, McCullochs, Husqvarna, Stihl. Had 1 problem - just couldn't get it tuned in. Another carb worked fine. I could have sent the carb back for replacement but it cost $6. Not worth the postage.
If you'll feel better, sure, buy OEM Walbro. Do remember - this is a $60 saw when running great.
If you'll feel better, sure, buy OEM Walbro. Do remember - this is a $60 saw when running great.
I hear the "don't put too much time/effort/money into a Poulan" argument a lot. The thing is, parts are cheap and until now, I've never had a major issue with this saw! I ordered up a new Walbro carb for $20 and hope to be operational by this weekend. Eventually I'll have the disposable $300 to drop on a small Dolmar and move the Poulan to being a backup/loaner saw.
I have heard that too. Its true there is very little resale in them, but if you want to use them they can be found and repaired super cheap and do the job you need them to.
Hopefully the 352 will be in the US by then!
